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跪 (ひざまず.く) — kneel | Kumi Dictionary

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Kanji
跪

跪

跪ひざまず.く

kneel

Kanji Core Concepts13 strokes

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Kun'yomi

ひざまず.く

On'yomi

キ

kneel

ANIMATION

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Speed1.0x

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Concepts using this kanji

to kneel (in respect)

way of sitting by placing both knees on the ground and standing upright

kneeling with the balls of the feet on the floor and sitting on one's heels

kneeling down (to pray)

kneeling and worshipping

kneeling

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